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product_id: 1716514
title: "McDavid Knee Brace, Maximum Support with Polycentric Hinges & Cross Straps, Comfortable Compression & Extra Stability"
brand: "mcdavid"
price: "R1542"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 12
category: "Mc David"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/1716514-mcdavid-knee-brace-maximum-support-with-polycentric-hinges-and-cross
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
---

# Cross Straps for targeted compression Polycentric Hinges for dynamic stability Perforated back panel for breathability McDavid Knee Brace, Maximum Support with Polycentric Hinges & Cross Straps, Comfortable Compression & Extra Stability

**Brand:** mcdavid
**Price:** R1542
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🦿 Elevate your game with next-level knee support — don’t let pain bench your hustle!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** McDavid Knee Brace, Maximum Support with Polycentric Hinges & Cross Straps, Comfortable Compression & Extra Stability by mcdavid
- **How much does it cost?** R1542 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/1716514-mcdavid-knee-brace-maximum-support-with-polycentric-hinges-and-cross)

## Best For

- mcdavid enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted mcdavid brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **All-Day Breathable Comfort:** 360° padded patella support with perforated neoprene keeps you cool and irritation-free during intense activity.
- • **Customizable Compression Fit:** Adjustable cross straps ensure personalized, secure compression that adapts to your movement.
- • **Multi-Sport Ready Performance:** Trusted by athletes across running, hiking, basketball, and more—your essential gear for peak performance and recovery.
- • **Precision Engineered Stability:** Polycentric hinges deliver unmatched medial and lateral knee support for injury prevention and recovery.
- • **Universal Fit, Effortless Wear:** Designed for either knee with reinforced pull tabs for quick on/off—perfect for busy professionals on the move.

## Overview

The McDavid Knee Brace combines advanced polycentric hinges and adjustable cross straps to provide superior medial and lateral knee stability. Crafted from breathable, perforated neoprene with a 360° padded patella buttress, it ensures comfort and irritation-free wear during high-impact sports or recovery. Suitable for either knee and easy to put on or remove, this brace is a versatile, durable solution for athletes and active professionals seeking injury prevention and accelerated recovery.

## Description

The McDavid Knee Brace with Polycentric Hinges and Cross Straps delivers added compression with high-level knee and knee ligament support. Level of Protection: 3 Best for: Medial and lateral stability while helping to reduce knee injury and aid in knee recovery Materials: Latex-Free Neoprene Adjustable/Personalized Fit: Yes Right or Left Ankle: Both

Review: Works as good or better as medical units but at a savings of $700 - I have purchased a lighter duty unit - NEENCA Professional Knee Brace - first https://www.desertcart.com/gp/product/B07R62C645. It was providing some good protection for light walking. It was helping me. I then went to the orthopedic doctor for my bad knee which had prior torn ligaments. He recommended a better brace for heavier use - rough surface hiking and sports. They showed me the unit they were going to get for me. Since I looked for the current brace, I knew desertcart had braces that would work just as good as the $750 unit they recommended. (I had other braces years ago which were very uncomfortable.) There are different versions and sizes that I had to deal with. My wife said at these prices, for $50 I could take the chance trying out difference styles and sizes. After much reading of reviews, I determined this is would probably work fine. I liked the one with interchangeable hinge, but I have one lighter duty unit already. This seem reasonably compact, has knee cap protection and seem like it would be comfortable since the fabric stretches rather than fold below the strap. My analysis turned out to be correct. I now can perform exercises like elliptical with good support and it was comfortable, more than the bulky older braces I had in the past. There are a few things you have to be aware: this is elastic and will be tight against you leg, when you sweat in it, it will be somewhat difficult to remove. It is suggested to be only worn for a couple of hours, you should not wear it all day, especially to sleep. I wear the other lighter unit all day when I go to work, I would not wear this one. Finally, these are wear item, even the $750 medical version. How long it lasts, depends on how much you use it. For the savings, I rather have this and other lighter versions rather than the expensive medical unit I wouldn't wear often like the two combination I have bought. BTW, my knees are getting better with my combination.
Review: 10/10 - Works well. I am on my second one for pickleball.

## Features

- COMPRESSION & SUPPORT: This advanced brace improves medial and lateral stability helping to reduce knee injury and aid in knee recovery. The Polycentric Hinges and Cross Straps deliver added compression with high-level knee and knee ligament support.
- BREATHABLE DESIGN: The open 360 degree padded buttress isolates and supports the patella. The Bi-lateral geared polycentric hinges provide stability and free movement with bound edges to prevent irritation.
- IDEAL FOR ANY SPORT, ACTIVITY: Perfect for Walking, Running, Hiking, Soccer, Biking, Basketball, Football, Baseball, Volleyball and more. The perforated back panel provides heat and moisture management for all-around comfort. HSA/FSA Eligible.
- FITS LEFT OR RIGHT KNEE: Easy on, easy off with reinforced pull tabs make brace easy to put on and take off fitting either leg, the left or right knee.
- GAME-CHANGING ADVANCEMENTS: McDavid is the First-On-Last-Off choice for athletes looking to enhance performance, increase protection, and accelerate relief and recovery, striving to be a must-have factor in every athlete's training and competition.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000UVUC4I |
| Best Sellers Rank | #132,547 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #614 in Knee Braces |
| Brand Name | McDavid |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (1,196) |
| Date First Available | January 1, 2007 |
| Included Components | Knee Brace |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 2.52 x 8.98 x 5.98 inches |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 13.19 x 5.31 x 3.35 inches |
| Item Weight | 0.93 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | McDavid |
| Material | Neoprene |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Package Weight | 0.51 Kilograms |
| Part Number | 429R-L |
| Size | Large |
| Sport Type | Multi-Sport |
| Style | Stability Hinges |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** Adult
- **Brand:** McDavid
- **Size:** Large
- **Specific Uses For Product:** Patella,Muscle
- **Use for:** Knee

## Images

![McDavid Knee Brace, Maximum Support with Polycentric Hinges & Cross Straps, Comfortable Compression & Extra Stability - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71pbp5NXxgL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: How to select size**
A: They run smaller so go with the next larger size up

**Q: Do it help you stand up longer**
A: not longer but gives support when standing and that may help

**Q: Is this product to be worn over your pants or directly on the skin ?**
A: I wear mine under my pants when I wear long pants. But I have to be especially watchful when I walk in narrow places because the brace makes my leg an inch wider on the outer side and if I bump something it marks my pants leg. Since I'm retired and live in Florida, I wear shorts at least half the time and then it must be on the skin.Since it is made of Neoprene which does not breathe (that's why it's used in wet suits) I remove the metal braces and run the cloth part through a gentle wash cycle with towels to cushion it. I do all my laundry with All Clear which contains on allergens which might irritate my skin if they remain in the fabric.I have worn the brace outside my pants but it tends to wrinkle the pants badly -- especially if baggy like dress pants. Some times my blue jeans don't have enough room to wear under but I don't buy western cut or slim leg pants.Hope that isn't too much information.

**Q: Does this knee brace offer good resistance to help keep the leg straight**
A: Hello,

Yes, this brace should do a good job of keeping your knee straight from side to side blowouts however you will still have a relatively full range of mobility in in bending the knee joint in its natural path. If you have additional questions or if we have not answered your question fully, please contact our customer service department via email - cs@unitedspb.com or by phone at (800)-233-6956 and we will gladly attempt to resolve this issue for you!

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works as good or better as medical units but at a savings of $700
*by S***A on December 2, 2020*

I have purchased a lighter duty unit - NEENCA Professional Knee Brace - first https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07R62C645. It was providing some good protection for light walking. It was helping me. I then went to the orthopedic doctor for my bad knee which had prior torn ligaments. He recommended a better brace for heavier use - rough surface hiking and sports. They showed me the unit they were going to get for me. Since I looked for the current brace, I knew Amazon had braces that would work just as good as the $750 unit they recommended. (I had other braces years ago which were very uncomfortable.) There are different versions and sizes that I had to deal with. My wife said at these prices, for $50 I could take the chance trying out difference styles and sizes. After much reading of reviews, I determined this is would probably work fine. I liked the one with interchangeable hinge, but I have one lighter duty unit already. This seem reasonably compact, has knee cap protection and seem like it would be comfortable since the fabric stretches rather than fold below the strap. My analysis turned out to be correct. I now can perform exercises like elliptical with good support and it was comfortable, more than the bulky older braces I had in the past. There are a few things you have to be aware: this is elastic and will be tight against you leg, when you sweat in it, it will be somewhat difficult to remove. It is suggested to be only worn for a couple of hours, you should not wear it all day, especially to sleep. I wear the other lighter unit all day when I go to work, I would not wear this one. Finally, these are wear item, even the $750 medical version. How long it lasts, depends on how much you use it. For the savings, I rather have this and other lighter versions rather than the expensive medical unit I wouldn't wear often like the two combination I have bought. BTW, my knees are getting better with my combination.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 10/10
*by S***T on December 10, 2025*

Works well. I am on my second one for pickleball.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ After 2 weeks of use
*by G***E on February 12, 2026*

(Pic included is from McDavid's website and is their official size chart because there isn't one shown on this Amazon listing) Ok, so after giving this brace a legit fair try, here's what I've come to... One, these are my measurements: Thigh (6" above center of knee): 22 to 22.5" Knee (circumference at center of knee): 17.5" Calf (6" below center of knee): 19" According to McDavid's size chart (see pic), I should get an XXL, so I did. The brace arrived quickly but was VERY tight. It arrived during a snow storm and freezing temps and I could feel that it was frozen cold and extremely stiff. As I guessed, after a day or two in the warm house it loosened up and became slightly less tight. It was still *just* on the side of acceptable tightness but barely. I debated returning it but decided to give it a change since it was just bearable. I continued to wear it for 20 to 30 min periods around the house and short walks (appox 10 to 15 minutes) outside, which included walking on uneven mounds of snow. It continued to feel looser and became more tolerable. I eventually decided I would keep it and that maybe if I cut the elastic straps behind it, it would feel even better. So I did that but honestly can't tell the difference. No harm no foul. It's finally reached a point where it's no longer loosening up and genuinely feels good. My knee is given firm enough support but not so much that any blood is cut off or that it's perpetually uncomfortable. It's right around that point where it's not comfortable for me to forget I'm wearing it while walking, but enough distractions/conversations/etc may just make me forget about it. Perhaps the worst downside is taking it off after wearing it for even short amounts of time. The material inside WILL make you sweat under it which in turn makes it stick to your leg. Taking it off can be a serious headache and for anyone with limited movement of their arms and/or torso (ie bending forward) this could become a serious issue. If you can't reach the brace to take it off (you'll need to almost peel part of it down and then wiggle it where possible) I genuinely would not recommend it. If your mobility is good enough to reach it and move it around, then I would say it's almost certainly true to size and get the one that matches you measurements. It will most likely be a good fit, especially if it feels tight at first as it *will* loosen up some. At the very worst, you may be able to go up 1 size if you're right on the margins but keep in mind I have no idea just how much bigger each size up is. It could be too loose which is why I suggest the size you match for, even if you're at the upper limits. All in all it's a good brace, well made for most part with the biggest thing it could use are some small hoop straps to pull it up/pull it off. As it is I have to grasp the center "knee hole" to adjust it. It's tight enough to actually support my knee but not too tight that it's uncomfortable, though it took a couple days of breaking in. The sweat and inner material is a *BIG* issue and I would definitely do not get this brace if you're unable to easily reach it at all times.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-12*